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If we win every singe division game from here on out, that puts us at 9 wins. Assuming we split the rest, that'll leave us at 11-5.

If the Chiefs & Broncos split their games and each lose their second games vs the Raiders, that puts KC at 10 wins and Denver at 9. With a little help, we could tie at 11-5 and have the better division record for the tiebreaker!

I honestly believe, even with all of the injuries we've sustained, that we have the ability to beat any team in this league provided we play our game and execute. I know it's a long shot, but we have a roster of talented players coached by very good football minds. I haven't been this hopeful in years and I'm willing to believe it can be done.

It probably won't happen, and that's probably what every one else is going to say, but I'll argue that we can beat both KC and Denver.

We have proven that we are capable of dominating the clock. We stifled the powerhouse Colts offense by keeping them on the sidelines. Same thing against the Eagles when they were hot and our defense couldn't do shit. That's what we have to do against the Broncos. If we keep Manning on the sidelines for more the half than game, we have a chance. We also need pressure, preferably the interior kind, which is actually all we have. If the D-line, who is living up to their potential again, can get consistent interior pressure on Manning, he might make some bad throws. Otherwise, those receivers against our secondary is a bad match up. We have a chance, and probably a larger one than most people think.

KC is a completely different team. Yes, they have had an easy schedule, but that defense is for real. We need a blazing torrent of Rivers magic to win here. If he's on, we can outscore that Chiefs offense. Our playmakers on defense (Liuget, Reyes, Butler, Weddle as of now) need to attack them and force the negative plays (tackles for loss, sacks, interceptions, fumbles) that this Chiefs offense prides themselves on not taking.

Now, beating both of them twice is a tall task, and would put us in the position of Super Bowl favorite, as we would be on top of the best division in football. Will it happen? Probably not, but, it could.

Honestly, I feel like this team has shown they can compete with anyone on the right day. My main concern is that our secondary is just so fucking atrocious. I mean, Romo and Luck are pretty damn good, but I feel like when we see Manning (or even RGIII for that matter), it's gonna be ugly. Obviously, if we make the playoffs, then we'll be facing guys like Manning and Brady, and that would be before the Super Bowl, where we could potentially see someone like Brees or Rodgers. Don't get me wrong, I think we have a solid squad, and they've shown that they can compete, but I just don't think that our secondary is at a point where we are truly SB contenders.

If we can control the clock with our run game like we did against the Colts then we stand a solid chance against any of those high caliber passes. RGIII is not playing like he did last year and he doesn't have anyone to throw to. I'm not too worried about the Redskins since I think we'll definetly be able to dominate them with our ground game and bleed the clock.

I haven't looked at all the schedules but I'm convinced we have one of the hardest schedules in the league. I completely agree with you; if we can stay on top of our game I don't see how we can't go all the way. Rivers' playing better then every and we have real talent on the team this could very well be our year.

I think the point to take away from this isn't that we're good enough to go 11-5 with such a brutal schedule, but that if we manage to go 11-5 with that schedule then we're good enough to beat anybody and good enough to go all the way

I think your best bet is to construct some sort of time machine that will let you explore the multiverse. In some mathematical side branch of true reality, there must exist a timeline in which the Chargers win the division. Of course, they have a first round exit, but at least they win the division.

I think the Chargers are better than the Chiefs. You'll probably win both games there. Hopefully you win at home vs. the Broncos (it's not on a Monday night is it???) but you ain't winning in Denver. I'll withhold my opinion on the Raiders game, but if you'd like to discuss that in person, I'll be attending the game.

"I honestly believe, even with all of the injuries we've sustained, that we have the ability to beat any team in this league provided we play our game and execute." - this is true of almost every team in the league. Any Given Sunday. Every game is a potential loss or win. Winning the division could happen, but it probably won't.

But hey, the wild card is still wide open. And AFC WEST looks a lot better than the other AFC divisions this year.